Tigers defeat Winnsboro, Prairiland 60-37

Kason Pletcher (3) is on his way up for a lay up and shoots around a Winnsboro defender for a Tiger basket.

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Saltillo falls to Campbell

Madison Simmons attempts a jump shot for the Saltillo Lady Lions. The Lady Lions lost in overtime to the Campbell Lady Indians 37-43.

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Saltillo teams play in tourneys

The Saltillo Lady Lions basketball team participated in the Leonard Holiday tournament last week, and the Lions played in the Boles Holiday tournament last week. See the January 4 edition of the Mount Vernon for game information.

Dribbling the ball

Kalie Dunavant dribbles the ball down the court for the Mount Vernon Lady Tigers.

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Lady Tigers play at Aggie Land

Sam Lowry shoots for 3 for the Lady Tigers. The Mount Vernon Lady Tigers basketball team participated in the Aggie Land Invitational Tournament during the holiday break.

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Tigers win first district game

Brandon Aguilar releases the ball from the three-point line at a recent game.

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Tigers are champions of Spring Hill Holiday Tournament

Josh Walters shoots for the Tigers. The Mount Vernon Tigers basketball team won the championship at the Spring Hill Holiday tournament last week.

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Saltillo beats North Hopkins

The Saltillo Lions basketball team defeated North Hopkins 42-37 in overtime on Friday, December 15. The Lady Lions won 29-25, and the junior varsity boys won 43-40. For individual scoring information, see the December 21 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.